Canadian pilots lead fire night fight
Latrobe Regional Airport was the base for an Australian-first firefighting operation to conduct night-time water bombing of the Rosedale west fires.
Solar rebate scheme expanded
The Latrobe Valley is enjoying the start of a solar boom with a spike in the number of people applying for renewable rooftop rebates.
Renewable fund boost
Latrobe Valley renewable energy initiatives got a boost with a share in $160,000 in grants from a Latrobe Valley New Energy Fund to allow local businesses to grow their ideas.
Greens closure plan backlash
LOCALS have hit back at a Greens plan to begin phasing out the Yallourn Power Station in 2020 as part of a staged shut-down of all Latrobe Valley coal-fired generators by 2030.
Wildlife care help sought
A TOONGABBIE wildlife carer is seeking donations to help care for the myriad of native critters she is helping to nurse back to health and return to the wild.
Tourism growth push
Latrobe City Council is calling for community members to jump on board a new committee to lure big ticket events to the region and get more visitors to stay longer and spend more.
Creative gardens open
Local gardeners will be throwing their gates open to demonstrate how different spaces can be used to grow food in an event where the public can also learn about the arts and sustainability.
Greens target Yallourn
The Victorian Greens are targeting Yallourn as the next coal-fired power station to start closing in 2020 as part of a transition towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Newborough ‘on the map’ thanks to Classic Singles
Twenty-two years ago Bryon Puddy was instrumental in bringing the inaugural Classic Singles to the former Yallourn (now Newborough) Bowling Club.
Festival returns
The festive season is set to continue in Traralgon as Victory Park will once again host the Summer Nights Festival featuring the best of local food, winery, and arts and crafts.
Council tackling job statistics
While unemployment levels across Victoria's regional areas sat at the equal lowest rate on record, it is likely this is not reflective of Latrobe City.
Chelsea hopes to inspire with music
The process Chelsea Lorraine went through in crafting her debut EP is reflective of the message embedded in the music.
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The day Morwell East marched the flag home
FOOTBALL
MID GIPPSLAND
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster.
The...
